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Advanced Diploma in Digital Design and Development - Development Stream North Island College - Comox Valley Campus North Island College - Comox Valley Campus, Canada

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CAD 15815

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Our most in-depth digital program offers advanced skills training in design and development so you can graduate into the industry with confidence. Specialize in our development stream to broaden your web and mobile app coding skillset-or go with the design stream and build a creative arsenal that includes branding, video and graphics. Both options will test your skills with hands-on projects that prove to employers that you can design and build beautiful print and digital projects from concept to launch. 

Take your skills to the next level with the Advanced  Digital Design and Development Diploma—you'll complete design and development projects, work through every stage of the creative process and collaborate with other creatives.

You'll learn:

 

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript and WordPress
  • User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles
  • Using layout, typography and graphics to communicate visually
  • To design products optimized for web and mobile devices
  • Build expertise in both development and design through integrated courses
  • Work on capstone projects using industry-standard tools and workflows

Program features:

  • Build responsive websites, apps and digital tools using code
    Work with databases, APIs and mobile app frameworks
    Develop custom WordPress themes and plug-ins
    Apply software development best practices
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 19
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 54 - With no score less than - 46
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent, including the following required course(s):

  • C+ in Math 10 or equivalent or successful Math assessment 
  • C in English 12 or equivalent or successful English assessment   

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

15815

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100

Application Fee
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22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

New Scholarships for Cohorts

NIC is offering a $1,000 scholarship to all new students enrolled in the HCA and ECCE cohorts.

The September 2026 cohorts are still accepting applications.

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Scholarships for International Students at NIC

Scholarships Type Eligibility Value
IELTS-Based Scholarship Overall 7.0 with no module less than 6.0 CAD 1,000
Overall 7.5 with no module less than 6.0 CAD 1,500
PTE-Based Scholarship Overall 65 with no module less than 60 CAD 1,000
Overall 76 with no module less than 60 CAD 1,500
Duolingo-Based Scholarship Overall score of 120 or higher CAD 1,000
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